Norbert Dentressangle SA

A global logistics company offering transport and logistics solutions.

CCI Score

-27.20

0.02% May 3

Latest Event

Acquittal in Labor Exploitation Trial

Norbert Dentressangle was acquitted in an appeal trial over allegations of fake subcontracting and exploitative labor practices, despite evidence of social dumping, including extremely low wages for drivers. The decision, while legally clearing the company, raises concerns about ongoing labor abuses and a failure to hold the company accountable.

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Latest Events

JUN

08

2023

Acquittal in Labor Exploitation Trial
-41.33

Norbert Dentressangle was acquitted in an appeal trial over allegations of fake subcontracting and exploitative labor practices, despite evidence of social dumping, including extremely low wages for drivers. The decision, while legally clearing the company, raises concerns about ongoing labor abuses and a failure to hold the company accountable.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The trial, initiated by the CFTC union for practices including fake subcontracting and exploitation (with reports of drivers earning as low as €200-€350 per month), highlighted longstanding labor abuses. The acquittal represents a significant failure to address modern forms of labor exploitation, reinforcing systemic issues in the transport industry and undermining workers' rights.

Procès Norbert Dentressangle : relaxe prononcée - FranceRoutes
MAY

26

2016

Acquittal in Labor Exploitation Trial
-16.36

On May 26, 2016, six executives and three subsidiaries of Norbert Dentressangle were acquitted of charges related to alleged labor exploitation, including claims of using over 1,000 underpaid foreign drivers. The trial centered on accusations of illegal subcontracting practices, wage dumping, and hidden work, raising concerns about the company’s labor practices despite the legal acquittal.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The case brought to light serious concerns regarding the company’s labor practices, specifically the use of significantly lower wages for foreign drivers compared to their French counterparts, a practice that undermines fair labor standards. Although the court ultimately acquitted the company, the underlying allegations of exploiting migrant labor remain troubling from a human rights and labor relations perspective.

Soupçons de travail dissimulé : relaxe générale dans le procès du transporteur Norbert Dentressangle
MAY

05

2015

Allegations of Unlawful Labour Practices at Norbert Dentressangle
-23.91

Former managers at Norbert Dentressangle, now under XPO oversight, are accused of engaging in unlawful labour loans and illegal subcontracting practices that reportedly led to severe underpayment of drivers. Investigations dating back to 2012 examined claims of failing to declare workers and paying wages as low as €1.44 net per hour, well below the legal minimum.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The allegations detail significant breaches in labor rights, including unlawful labor loans and extreme wage suppression, indicating disregard for worker protections and human rights.

XPO rejects unlawful labour allegations
-60

Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

Claims that the company exploited drivers by sourcing labor from lower-wage countries and subcontracting improperly underscore issues in supply chain ethics and ethical business practices.

XPO rejects unlawful labour allegations